AG1003 - Plant Biology for Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Available to BTAgSc and BVetSc students only.

An introduction to the diversity of plants, from microbes to crop plants, including aspects of their structure, reproduction, distribution, classification, and evolution. Includes laboratory studies, fieldwork, and tutorials.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire hands-on practical skills in plant science;
• acquire proficiency in observation, recording, evaluation and reporting of scientific information;
• gain experience in scientific problem-solving and decision-making;
• develop the vital basic knowledge required for understanding scientific principles of plant biology and their application in more advanced and specialised studies.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	Senior Chemistry and Maths B
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	BT1001 and BT1020

Availabilities
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	btpag.
Contact hours:	33 hours 6 hours 33 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (5%); (15%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Empro Joseph Holtum
Lecturers:	Empro Joseph Holtum, Robert Congdon, pvrmw.
Contact hours:	33 hours 6 hours 33 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (5%); (15%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.